April 2026

Minutes - Full Council - 07 April 2026

Minutes of Bracebridge Heath Parish Council held at The Heath: Village Hall and Library on 7th April 2026, 7pm

 

PRESENT

  • Councillors P Adey, C Barr, C Callan, B Emes, S Manders, V Marden, K Trought
  • Clerk to Council, Mrs S Knowles was in attendance
  • District Councillor Nash gave apologies
  • County Councillor and District Councillor Cawrey gave apologies
  • One member of the public was in attendance

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

REPORT FROM LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCILLOR

Nil

REPORT FROM NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCILLORS

Nil

QUESTIONS OR POINTS RAISED BY RESIDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

Nil

COUNCIL SESSION  

CODE OF CONDUCT REMINDERS

  • Nolan Principles - Members were reminded of the Nolan Principles which underpin the Council’s Code of Conduct - Selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty & leadership.
  • Register of interests - The Chairman reminded members that they should submit to the Monitoring Officer at North Kesteven District Council any changes to the content of their Register of Member Interest forms. Interests should be declared in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

 

26042.    TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES AND ACCEPT VALID REASONS FOR ABSENCE

It was RESOLVED: That apologies for absence be accepted from Cllr Broad

It was RESOLVED: That apologies for absence be accepted from Cllr Watkinson

It was RESOLVED: That apologies for absence be accepted from Cllr Nash

 

26043.      DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

a. TO RECEIVE MEMBERS’ DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADOPTED CODE OF CONDUCT

Nil

b.TO RECEIVE AND CONSIDER MEMBERS’ REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADOPTED CODE OF CONDUCT AND STANDING ORDERS

Nil

 

26044.      TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING – 3rd MARCH 2026

It was RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 3rd March 2026 be approved and signed as a true record by the chairman.

                   

26045.     FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE

a.TO RECEIVE THE CLERK’S REPORT ON PAYMENTS BETWEEN MEETINGS

The following report on payments made between meetings was accepted - Direct debit payments for March 2026 and payments made between meetings including the return of deposits to facility hirers.  All reports can be downloaded from the council’s website -  https://bracebridge-heath.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/downloads/download/77/meeting-reports---april-2026

b. TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS

It was RESOLVED: That payment of accounts as presented at report 26045b be approved. All reports can be downloaded from the council’s website – https://bracebridge-heath.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/downloads/download/77/meeting-reports---april-2026

c.TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BANK RECONCILIATIONS

It was RESOLVED: That bank statements 473-475 and savings account to 28th February 2026 be accepted and signed by Cllr Emes. Bank balances were reported as: Current Account - £197,498.56 Savings - £148,372.85.

d.TO REVIEW BUDGET, INCOME AND EXPENDITURE

A written report was given. No concerns raised.

26046.      TO RECEIVE THE CLERK’S REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED AND CONSIDER ANY RECOMMENDATIONS

The following items were noted:

  • Resident correspondence about parking on Grantham Road outside the entrance/exit to Tesco
  • Bracebridge Manor development off Westminster Drive – resident reports issues with maintenance of site
  • The offer of a grant from the NKDC Heritage Fund to repair the War Memorial was noted
  • Anglian Water Pipeline update
  • Community Hub Grant agreement – It was RESOLVED: That the Community Hub Grant Agreement and Community Hub Charter be accepted and signed.

26047.      TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT A REPORT ON DECISIONS MADE USING DELEGATED AUTHORITY

The following report was made and accepted:

  • Payments reported at item 26045a.
  • Payments and purchases made by credit card

26048.      PLANNING

a.TO CONSIDER PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED SINCE THE LAST MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

Nil

b.TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON PLANNING DECISIONS

 A written report was received.

26049.      TO CONSIDER REVIEW OF POLICIES

a.STANDING ORDERS

It was RESOLVED: That Standing Orders v4.0 is readopted – the document was not changed.

b.FINANCIAL REGULATIONS

It was RESOLVED: That Financial Regulations v4.1 is adopted.

 

c.EMERGENCY SCHEME OF DELEGATION

It was RESOLVED: That the Emergency Scheme of Delegation v1.3 is adopted.

 

d.ORDINARY SCHEME OF DELEGATION

It was RESOLVED: That the Ordinary Scheme of Delegation v1.5 is adopted.

 

26050.      TO CONSIDER REVIEW OF RISK ASSESSMENTS

a.THE HEATH: VILLAGE HALL & LIBRARY RISK ASSESSMENT

It was RESOLVED: That The Heath: Village Hall & Library Risk Assessment v1.1 is adopted.

b.THE HEATH: VILLAGE HALL & LIBRARY FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT

It was RESOLVED: That The Heath: Village Hall & Library Fire Risk Assessment v1.1 is adopted.

c.SPEED INDICATOR DEVICE RISK ASSESSMENT

It was RESOLVED: That the Speed Indicator Device Risk Assessment v1.1 is adopted.

26051.      TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE ARMED FORCES COVENANT

Cllr Emes gave a verbal update on the covenant.

 

26052.      TO CONSIDER QUOTES FOR LEGIONELLA RISK ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PAVILION AND THE HEATH

The item was deferred to a future meeting in order to seek further information and quotes.

26053.      TO CONSIDER THE RECREATION GROUND MASTERPLAN

It was RESOLVED:

  • That the outline plan and list of actions for the recreation ground master plan is approved in principle.
  • That quotes are sought from external consultants to develop the masterplan for the site; the scope for obtaining quotes to include:

              - Outline plan, visuals and sketches for the site to include the actions listed in the report.

              - Advice on achieving the previously stated principles for the site – inclusivity, accessibility and safety.

              - Provisional estimates for each action

               - Advice and support in carrying out a community consultation in order to finalise plans. Community consultation to include a resident and stakeholder survey as a minimum and design of materials to hold stakeholder in-person events (attended and ran by officers and members of council).

  • That the principle of using the earmarked reserve for Recreation is accepted to fund the consultancy costs; acceptance of any quotes and final costs to be agreed at a future full council meeting

 

26054.      TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FOR CO-OPTION

No applications for co-option were received

 

26055.      TO CONSIDER ITEMS FOR INCLUSION ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT MEETING

Speed Indicator Device data

 

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 20:05

 

 

 

Signed___________________________Chairman                                                                                                                                                              05 May 2026